Breeding a cross sow with a cross boar?

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TripleSSS
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Breeding a cross sow with a cross boar?

Post by TripleSSS » Tue Sep 29, 2020 1:13 pm

I’m looking to get opinions on breeding a cross sow with a cross boar? The sow in question has had one litter already, I bred her with a cross boar. She had a small litter, only 5. They look awesome, in my opinion. But I had a thought that maybe breeding her to another cross might have been the problem. I’ve been looking at taking her back to a purebred boar, but it’s still nagging me. If anyone has any input, or opinions on it. I would appreciate it very much.

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Re: Breeding a cross sow with a cross boar?

Post by buckibri » Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:13 pm

It’s not related to a specific breed or cross per se on a small litter.

Many factors too numerous to mention.

My advice to improve litter size assuming you are adequate on nutrition is to use at least 3 dose of semen from at least two boars.

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